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- r ? 7 - lEWOE OF NATIONS Document Which Everybody Should Read. * IMVbLVES TREND OF CIVILIZATION Ccvonsnt That Wac Signed st Paris toy the Victors in the Great War, anci Upon the Advisability of Adopting Which--the Senate is now Debating. The people of the United States have been asked, by hoth the proponents and the oppopents of the peace treuty and League of Nations covenant, to give expression 10 their desires as to. the ratification of the treaty'as ' 1t stands or with amendments cr reservations. Some of them have rc, sponded, at the meeting addressed by the pitsident and by tho opposing senators, or by communications to their senators. liut the vast-majority of the people arc handicapped by their Itmcmnee of the matter., I*tohahl> not ^ one in ten thousand has read the x covenent of -the Lcagdc of Nations as it was presented to too senate, mainly because few havo had the opportunity.. In order that the readers cf The Yorkville Enquirer may be prepared \o <do their full duty as citizens In regard to the controversy, the complete text of the covenant is herewith ^ presented, antk they are asked to read it carefully. THE COVENANT OF THE LEAGUE 1 OF NATIONS. J t . The high contracting parties, In order to promote International co-operation and to achieve international peace and aecdrity. by the acceptance of obligations not to resort to war, by the prescription of open, just, and honorable relations between nations, by the firm establishment of the understandings of international law as tjie actual rule of conduct among governments, and by the maintenance af justice and a scrupulous respect for all treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoples with 'one another, agree to this covenant of the League of Nations. ARTICLE 1.?'The original members 4of the-League of Nations shqll be those of the signatories which are named in the annex to this covenant and also such of those other states named in the annex as shall accede without reservation! to this covenant. Such ^accession snail be effected by a declaration deposited with the secretariat within two iv months of ^he coming into force of the v covenant. Notice thereof shall be sent u> all other members of the league. Any fully self-governing state, donlnion, or colony not named in the aniex may become a member of the eague if Its admission is agreed to by two-thirds of the assembly, provided .list It-shall give effecilve guarantees >f its sincere intention to observe its nternatlonal obligations. And shall accpt such regulations as may be precribed by the league in regard to its atlit&ry, naval and air forces and armm,ents. * , Anv member of the league may, after wo years' notice of its intention so to .0, withdraw- from the league, provided hat all its international obligations ad all Its obligations under this coveant shall have been fulfilled at the me of its withdrawal. "J ARTICLE X?-The action of the -$ague under this covenant shall be ffected through the instrumentality of in assembly and of a council, with a permanent secretariat. - ARTICLE X?The assembly shall consist of representatives of the members of the league. The assembly shall meet at stated intervals and from time to time as occasion may require at the seat of the league or at sucl^ other place as may be decided upon. The assembly may dial at%-its meetings with any matter ^within the sphere of action of the league or affecting the peace of the world. At meetings of the assembly each member of the "league $hall have one vote, and may have not more than( hree representatives. ARTICLE 4.?The council shall consist of represenatives of the principal allied and associated powers; together with representatives of four other mamhore of the leaaue. These four I members of the league shall be selected by the assembly from time to tliAe In Its discretion. Until the appointment of the representatives of the four members of the league first selected by the assembly, representatives of Belgium. Brazil. Spain, and Greece shall be members of-the council. With the approval of the majority of the assembly, the council may n^me members of the league whose representatives shall always be member^ of the council; the council with like approval may increase the number of members of the league to be selected 1>y the assembly for representation on the council. The council shall meet from time to time as occasion may require, and at least once a year, at the scat of the league, or at such other place as may be decided upon. The council may deal at its meetings with any matter within the sphere of action of the league or affecting the peace of the world. Any member of the league not represented on the council shall be invited to send a representative to sit as a member at any meeting of the council during the consideration of matters specially affecting the interests of that member of the league. At meetings of the council, each member of the league represented on ^ the council shall have one vote, and may have not more than one representative. ARTICLE 5.?Except where otherwise expressly provided in thi3 covenant or by the terms of the present treaty, decisions at any meeting of the assembly or pf the council shall require the agreement of all the members of the league represented at the meeting. All matters of procedure at meetings of the assembly or of the council, Including the appointment of committees to Investigate particular matters, shall be regulated by the assembly or,by the council and may be decided by a majority of the memoers of the league repreoented at the meeting. Tho firiit meeting of the assembly and the firr.t meeting of the council shall be summoned by the president of the Vnlted States of America. A HTICI K 6.?The permanent uecretar'.at shall be established at the seat of the league. The secretariat shall comprise a secretary general and such secretaries and staff as may be required. The first secretary general shall be the person named in the annex: thereafter the secretary general shall be appointed by the council with the approval of the majority of the assembly. _ The peer eyries andj3?a?? .of the seeI > -1 tj>\ * " * rcnn-at-TJa-r 'JtrtppOinvy XHb aec-y retary general with the approval of the* council. rn>" The secretary general shall act, In that capacity gtMB'meetings of the assembly and of Cne"council. The expenses^f~tfce secretariat, shall be borne by tlftTraembers of the league In accordance with the apportionment of the expense*...pf the international bureau of the Universal Postal union. ARTICLE 7??nThe seat of the league Is established at Geneva. v The council' fedy at any time decide that the seat 6?'?h'e .feague shall be established elsewhefb: ' All positions, under or In connection wjth the league, including the secretariat. shall be tyfc'A equally to men and women. , . X i Representatives of the members of the league and officials of the league when engaged, on the business of. the league shall enjoy diplomatic privileges and Immunities. 'jC|> The buildings and other property oci cupied by the league or its officials of j by representatives attending its mfeet<.holt ko. InvlAlihU ARTICLE 8*?The members of .the ! league recognise that the maintenance of-peace requires the reduction of national armaments to the lowest point consistent with national safety and the enforcement by common, action of international obligations. The council, taking account of the geographical situation and circumstances of each state, shall formulate plans for such reduction for the consideration and action of the several governments. Such plans shall be subject to reconsideration and revision- at least every ten years. _ / After these plans shall have been adopted by the several governments, the limits of armaments therein fixed Bliall not be exceeded without the concurrence of the council. , Tho members of the league agree that the manufacture by private enterprise of munitions and implements of war is open to grave objections. The ; council shall advise how the evil ef-, fects attendant upon'such manufacture can be prevented, due regard being had1 to the necessities of those members of the league which are not able to manufacture the munitions and implements of war necessary for th^lr safety. The members of the league undertake to interchange full and frank' information as to the scale of their armaments. their military and naval programs and the condition of ?uch of their industries ah are adaptable to* warlike purposes. ARTICLE 9??A i permanent commis slon shall be constituted to advise tno council on the execution of the provisions of articles 1. and 8 and on military and naval questions generally. ARTICLE! 10.?The members of the league undertake to respect and preserve as against external aggression the territorial integrity and existing political' Independence of all members of the league. In case of any such aggression or in case of any threat or danger of such aggression the council shall advise upon the means by which this obligation shall be fulfilled. ARTICLE 11.?Any war or threa^of war, whether Immediately affecting any of the members of the league or not. Is hereby declared a matter of ccincern to the whole league, and the league shall take any action that may be deemed wise and effeotual to safeguard the peace of nations. In case any such emergency should arise the secretary general shall on the request of any member of the league forthwith summon a meeting of the council. It is also declared to be the friendly right of each member of the league to bring to the'attention of the assembly or of the council any circumstance whatever qftecting international relations which threatens to disturb international peace or the good understanding between nations upon which peace depends. \ ARTICLE IX?The members of the league agree thai-if there should arise between them any dispute likely to lead to a rupture, they will submit the matter either to arbitration or to in- I i qulry by the council, and they agree in no case to resort to war until three months after the award by the arbitrators or the report by the council. In any case under this article the award of the arbitrators shall be made within a reasonable time, and the report of the council shall fee made within six months after the submission of the difcpute. ARTICLE IX?The members of the league agree that whenever any dispute shall arise between them which they recognize to be suitable for submission to arbitration and which cannot bo satisfactorily settled by diplo| macy, they will submit the whole sub- j ject matter to arbitration. Disputes as to the interpretation of j a treaty, as to any question of international law, as to the existence of any fact which if established would constitute a breach of any international obligatioa, or as to the efctent and nature of the reparation to be made for any such breach, aro declared to be among those whlchv are generally suitable for submission to arbitration. For the consideration of any such dispute the court' of arbitration to which the case" is referred shall be the court agreed on by the parties to the dispute or stipulated in any convention existing between them. The members of the league agree that they will carry out in full good fqfith any award that may be rendered, and that tlie^ will nbt resort to/ war against a njeuiber of the league which complies therewith. In the event of any failure to carry out such an award, the council "shall propbse what steps should be taken to give effect thereto. | ARTICLE 14,?'The council shall for- I mulate and submit to the members of ! ih? Icao-ue fnr aiinntlnn nlnns for the establishment of a permanent court ! of international Justice. The court shall be competent to l\ear and deter- ; mine any dispute of an international character which the parties thereto submit to it. The court may dlso give air advisory opinion upon any dispute or question referred to it by the council or by the assembly. ARTICLE 15.?If there should arise between members of the league any | dispute likely to lead to a rupture, which, is pot submitted to arbitration in accordance with article 13. the members of the league agreo that they will submit the matter to the council. Any party to the dispute may effect such submission by giving notice of the existence of the dispute to the secretary general, who will make all necessary arrangements for a full investigation and cor,si aeration thereof. For this purpose the partita to the dispute will communicate to the sec revur/ geiiVaai, jlu phmu;ajj aa ; statements of thnir case with all th? relevent facts and papers, and the council may forthwith direct the publication thereof. The council shall endeavor to effect ?. settlement of the dispute, and if such efforts are successful, a statement shall be made public giving such facts and explanations regarding the dispute and the terms of settlement thereof as the council may deem appropriate. If the dispute is not thus settled,'the council either unanimously or by a majority vote shall mAke and publish a report containing a statement of the facts of the dispute and the recommendations which are deemed Just and proper in regard ^hereto, .ifi ?' - o.-.fcrv i a; -v a statement of the facts of the dispute and of Its conclusions regarding the same. * t. 1 \ If a report by the council is unanimously agreed to by the members thereof other than the representatives of one or more of the parties to the 'dispute, the members of the league agree that they will not go to war, with any party to the dispute which' complies with the recommendations cf the report. tt ?h> rnnnrii falls to reach a report which Is unanimously agreed to by the' members thereof, other than the representatives of one or more of the paf- ' . ties to the dispute* the member# of tl}e league reserve to themarflve* the right, to take such action as they shall consider peqessaryi for the maintenance of Uuhtlck - (Mft jWJl ! ' If the dispute between the parties la claimed by ope of them, and is found by the council t5 arise out of a matter which by international law solely within the domestic*; jurisdiction of that party, the council: shall so report add shall make no 'recotnm^ndationiM's to Its Settlement ' f''' V ' ' . The council may. m any; case iundeir this article refer the dispute to thee*-, sembly. The dispute shall be so, referred at the request of either party: the dispute, provided that 'such request be made withtn-.14 days after the submission of the dispute to the council. In any case referred to the assembly all the provisions of this article andtoi article 12 relating to the action' atad powers , of the council shall .apply ,tp > the action 'and powers of the assero- ; bly, provided that a report made by. the assembly. If concurred |ln by the representatives of those . members of the league represented on .the council and of a majority of the other members of the league.. exclusive in each case of the represent- . atives of the parties to the dispute, shell have the same force, as .a repdrt by the council concurred In by . all-the members thereof other than the representatives of one or more of the parties to the dispute. : i .; AftilCLK id*?Should any member of the league resoS* to war In disregard ' of Its covenants under articles 12, IS, .1 or 16, It shall Ipso facto be. deemed to have committed an aot of war against all other membars of the leaguer which hereby undertake immediately to subject it to the .severance of all trade or financial relations, the prohibition of all Intercourse between their nationals and ~ the nationals of The covenantbreaking state, and the prevention- of all financial, commercial, or pefsonhl intercourse between thej nationals of the covenant-breaking state- and the nationals of any other state, whether a member of the league or not..,- ..? . It ehhll be the duty of the council In such case to recommend to the-several governments concerned what effective military, naval or air force the members of the league shall severally contribute to the armed forces to be used to protect the covenants of the league. ' The members of the league .agree, N further, that they will mutually support one another in the financial, and economic measures which are taken under this article, In order to minimise the loss and inconvenience.' resulting from the above measures, and that they will mutually support onex another in resisting any special meas ures aimed at one of their number by the covenant-breaking state, and that *hoy will take the necessary steps to afford passage through their territory to the forces of any of the members of the league which are co-operating fo protect the covenants of the;league. Any member of ohe league whioh has violated any covenant of the lefcgue may be declared to be no longer a member of the league by-a vote of the council concurred In by the representatives of all the other members of the league represented thereon. i ARTICLE) 17*?^In the event of a dispute between a member of the league and a state which is not a member af league, or between states not member* of the league, the state or states- sort .'members of the league shall be invited to accept the obligations of member'ship in the league for the purposes of 'such dispute, upon such conditions as the council may deem Just If suoh invitation is accepted, the provisions of articles 12 to 16 Inclusive shall be applied with such modifications as may" 'be deemed necessary by the council. Upon such invitation being given, the council shall Immediately institute an inquiry into the circumstances of the dispute and recommend such action as -may seem best and most effectual in the circumstances. , . i If a state so invited shall refuse to aeceDt the obligations of membership in the league for the purpose-of such dispute, and shall resort to war against a member of the league, the provisions of article 16 shall be applicable as against the state taking such action. If both parties to the dispute wl>en so invited refuse to accept the obligations of membership in the league lor the purposes of such dispute, the council may take such measures and. make such recommendations as will prevent hostilities and will result in the-settlement of the dispute., ! ARTICLE l&?Every treaty or international engagement entered into hereafter by any member of the league shall be forthwith registered with the secretariat and shall as soon as possible be published by^t. No such treaty lor international engagement shall be binding until so registered. ARTICLE 19.?1The assembly may from time to time advise the reconsideration by members of the league of treaties which have become inapplicable and the consideration of international conditions whose continusynce might endanger the peace of the world. ARTICLE 20.?The members of the league severally agree that this covenant is accepted as abrogating all obligations or understandings inter se which are inconsistent with the terms thereof, and solemnly undertake that they will not hereafter enter into any engagements inconsistent with the terms thereof. In case any membet of the league shall, before becoming a member of the league, have undertaken any obligations inconsistent with the terms of this covenant, it shall be the duty of such member to take immediate steps to procure its release from such obllARTICLE kl<?Nothing in this covenant shall be deemed to affect the validity of international engagements, such as treaties of arbitration or re I Klonal understandings like the Monroe Doctrine, for securing the maintenance < of peace. i ARTICLE 22.?To those colonies and ] territories which as .a consequence of ; the late war have ceased to bd under < the sovereignty of the states which ( formerly governed them hnd which are Inhabited by . peoples not yet able to , stand by themselves under the strenuous conditions of the modern world, there should be applied the principle that the well-being and development of such peoples form a sacred trust of civilization and that securities for the performance of this trust should be : embodied in this covenant. < The best method of giving practical < effect to this principle is that the tutc- ' lage of such people should be Intrusted to advanced nations who by reason of . their resources, their experience or their geographical position can best undertake this responsibility, *and who jtre willing to_accept it, &n4.~ \hat,.thls 1 r The character of the mandate must differ according: to the staff* of development of the people, the geographical situation of the territory, Its economlo conditions and other similar circumstances. Certain communities formerly belonging to the Turkish empire have reached a stage of development where thely existence as Independent nations can be provisionally recognised subject to the (rendering of administrative advice ahd assistance by a mandatary until sacb time as they are able to stand alone. The wishes of these communities myst be a principal consideration In tlfTselection. of tha mandatary; > Oflkefr peoples, especially* "thoae'bf central. Africa, are at such a stage that the nfcndatary, must .berespdntrtblaMrfhe 'AdrilniWratidn of 'thb terfftory under conditions' which will guarantee of conscience and religion. subject only tC the maintenance o? public order and morals, the prohibition or abuses such as the slave .trade, the arms traffic and the liquor traffic, and the prevention of the establishment of fortifications or military arid , naval bases-and of military tr&lrtlngiof the natlvcr, for other than. police' purpose* and the defense 'of territory, and will also secure equal opportunities for the trade and commerce of other members of "the league. ' '< ..r> There are territories, such as Southwest Africa and certain of the South PapJAc Islands, which, owing to the cparseness of their population or their small sfec, or their remoteness! from the centers of clvlHsatton; or,'their. geographical contiguity to the territory of the mandatory, and other circumstances,, can be best administered under the laws of the mandatary as Integral portions of Its territory, subject to the, safeguards above mentioned in the interests of the indigenous population. ^-Xn every case of mandate the-mandatary shall render to the council an annual report In reference to -the territory committed to Its charge. ^ The, degree of authority, control, or administration to be exercised by the mandatary shall, if not previously agreed-upon,'by the members of the ^eague, ,be explicitly defined In each case by the council. ' > A. permanent commission shall be oonstltjuted to receive and examine the annual reports of the mandataries and to advise the councA on all matters rc-. latingto-the observance of the mandates. " ~ -l J ? J - , V4 \ ARTICLE 23.?Subject to and In ac^ cordance With the.provisions of International conventions existing or here-, aTtertObeag reed upon, the members of the Isagbe: (a) will endeavor to secure and s maintain fair and humane - .conditions of labor for men, women, and children, both In their oWn countries and in All. countries to .which, their ,t- commercial and industrial , < ..relations extend, and for that purpose will' establish and l - . maintain the necessary in'teraktlonar organisations; (b) undertake to secure just treatment of the native inhabitants of. territories under ' . ioutrel;'' . , .(c) will Intrust the league with the general supervision over the execution of agreements with i regard to the traffic in women and children and the traffic in opium and other dangerous drugs; ? : /(d) will intruXt the league with the general supervfslon of the - trade In arms and ammuni1 tlon with the countries in. which the control of this .' 4traffic is necessary ' In the > Common interest; ( ) will make provision to secure i-and maintain freedom of , /communications and of tran> >iwv and suitable treatment 'Abr the commerce of all > >* members of the league. In i tMs connection the special necessities of the regldns , f. devastated during the war of^ ' 1914-1918 shall be borne in mind; <f) -will enAavor to take steps in matters' of international concern for the prevention and control of disease. ARTICLE 24.?-There shall be placed under the direction of the league all international bureaus already established by>general treaties if the partte6 to. such treaties consent All such International bureaus and all commissions for the .regulation of matters of international- Interest hereafter constituted shall be placed under the direction of the league. In all matters of International interest tfhich are regulated by general conventions but which are not placed under the contt-ol of International bureaus or . commissions, tho secretariat of the league shall, subject to the oonsent of the council and if desired by the partly collect and distribute all relevant Information and snan renaer any other assistance which may be necessary or desirable.. V The council may Include as part of the expense^ of the secretariat the expenses of hny bureau or commission which is (placed under the direction of the league. ARTICLES 26.?The members eg the league agree to encourage and promote the establishment and co-operation of duly authorized voluntary national Red Cross organizations having as purposes the improvement of health, the prevention of disease, and the mitigation of suffering throughout the world. ARTICLE 26v?Amendments to this covenant will take effect when ratified by the Jtfembers of the league whose representatives compose the council and by a majority of the members of the league whose representatives compose the assembly. No such amendment shall bind any member of the league .which signifies its dissent therefrom, but In that case it shall cease to be a member of the league. ANNEX. f I. Original members of the League of Nations signatories of the treaty of peace: United States of Haiti. America. Hedjaz. ijS; Belgium. Honduras "] Bolivia. Italy. 1.'ffl Brazil. Jap^n. '1 jvfTfJ British Empire. Liberia. vtfSfe] I Canada. Nicaragua^ '-ijjr Auoiiium. * South Africa. Peru. . lfir''8ffl New Zealand. Poland. $ (>5 India. Portugal. w China. Roumania. '*T Cuba. Serb-Croat-Slo- J* Ecuador. vene state. France. ' Si am. .*v Greece. { Czecho-Slovakla, Guatemala, Uruguay. States Invited to accede to ,ths covenant: Argentine Repub- Paraguay, ~ lie. Persia. B Chile. Salvador. Colombia. Spain. Denmark. Sweden. Netherlands. Switzerland. Norway. Venezuela. II. First secretary general of the League of Nations: The Honorable Sir James Eric Drummond, K. C. M. G.. C. B. The following are the sections of he Peace Treaty that refer to China *nd toll^laUwiJ.lprovlnco that are the subjects of discussion in oil parts of the nation: CHINA. ARTICLE 128*?-Germany renounces In favor of China all benefits ami privileges resulting from the provisions of the final protocol signed at Peking on September 7, 1901, and from all annexes. notes and documents supplementary thereto. She likewise renounces In favor of China anr claim to indemnities accruing thereunder subsequent to March 14, 1917. ARTICLE 129.?From the coming Into forqe of the present treaty the high contracting parties shall apply in so far aS concerns them respectively: l! The arrangement of .August 29, 190?, reorardinsr the new Chinese cus ^TihT^&rengement of Sept. ft, 1905. regarding1 Whang-Poo, and', the provisional supplementary arrangement of April 4, 1912. China, however, will no longer be bound to grant to. Germany the advantages or privileges which she -allowed Germany under thete arrangements.. I' ARTICLE ISO.?Subject to the provisions' pi1 Section VIII of this part, Gerr many cedes to China all the buildings, .wharves, and pontoons, barracks, forts. Arms and munitions of war, vessels-of all kinds, wireless telegraphy installations and other public property belonging to ihd German government which iare .situated or may be In the German ;cOncesslons at Tientsin and Haalcow or TelsewhOre in Chinese territory, ij it is understood, however, that premises used as diplomatic or qonsular residences or offices-are not included In ;th? above' cesajftra, and, furthermore, that no steps shall be takenby the Chinese government to dispose of the German public and private property situated within the So-called legation <piarter at Peking without the consent of the diplomatic representatives of the powers'- which, on the oomlng into force of the present treaty, remain par<fles to the final protocol of September A 1901.. ' ARTICLE 18L?Germany undertakes to restore to China within .twelve months from.the coming into force of the-present treaty all the astronomical ? A? V. I. L I... U IKAA. lOlfUUIllVmp WUiVU UOI MUWF? *" *?vv1901 .carrfad away from* China, and to 'defray all expenses'prhlch may be Incurred In effecting such restoration. Including the expenses' of dismounting, packing, transporting, insurance and installation s! Peking, j ' ARTICLES' laaSliG'ermany agrees to the Abrogation of the, leaser from the Chinese government under which the German concessions at HapkOw and Tientsin are now held. - China, restored to the fall exercise o! her sovereign rights in the above%reas, declares her Intention of opening them to International residence and trade. 8he further declares that the abrogation of the Ibases under vrbich these concessions are now held shall not affect the property rights of nationals ol allied or associated, power* who are holders of lots in these concessions. '' ARTICLE 13S>?Qhthuiny' waives all claims against (he Chinese government or against any allied or associated government arising out/ft the> internment of German nationals In China And their repatriation. She equally renounces all claims arising out of the capture and condemnation of'German ships in China or . the. liquidation, sequestration or control of German properties, rights and Interests In that coiintry sine* August 14, 1917. This provision, -however) shall not affect, the rights of the per* ties interested 1n the proceeds of any eti nk li/iiiMofl Afi wrklsS shall he sav. nutva auati wv t ~ erned by the provisions of Papt X (economic clauses) of the present treaty. ARTICLE 134.?Germany -< renounces, In favor of the government of his Britannic majesty, the German state property in the British concession at Shameen at Canton. She renounces, in favor of the French and Chinese governments conjointly, the property of the German ^school situated in the French concession at Shanghai. SHANTUNG. \ , ARTICLE 1*6-?Germany renounces, In favor of Japan, all her rights,, titles and privileges?particularly those 'concerning the territory of Klao-Chau, railways, xntheq and submarine cables which she acquired in. virtue of the treaty concluded by her with China on 6th March, 1668, 'and of all other arrangement3 relative to the province of Shantung. . J 1 f\ All German rights in the Tsing-taoTsinan-Fu railway, Including Its branch lines, together with Its subsidiary property of all kinds, stations, shops, fixed and rolling stook. mines, plant afid material for the exploitation of the mines *re and remain acquired by Japan, together with all rights and privileges attaching thereto.. The German state submarine cables from Tsing-tao to Shanghai- and from ,Tsing-tao to Che Foo, with, all the rights, privileges and properties attaching thereto, are similarly acquired by Japan, free and clear ot all charges and Incumbrances. ARTICLE 157.?The movable and immovable property owned by the Germa/i state .In the territory of KjaoChau, aa Well as all the rights which Germany might dlaim la consequence of the works, or improvements made or of the expenses incurred by ber, directly or Indirectly, in connection with this territory, are and remain acquired .by Japan, free and clear of all charges and Incumbrances. , -*=. ARTICLE 15&?Germany shall hand 'over to Japan within three months from 'the coming into force of the present treaty the archives, registers, plans, title deeds' and .documents of every kind, wherever they may be, rela?'" to the administration, whether -.v.' military, financial, judicial or other 'of the territory of Klao-Chau < Within the same period Germany shall glva particulars to J ^an of all Itreatier, arrangements or ayeements 'relating: to tne n&nis, iiu?* -? ?nvileges referred to in the^" ^recedln# articles. > . 1 ??s? Regular Hours Now^ "Judge, lie hasn't worked for about six inontlip," testified an elderly woman In city court recently. She was testifying against her son, age seventeen, who had been arrested on a charge of vagrancy. "How does he spend his leisure time?" asked the prosecutor. "Sleeping," was the reply. When the boy took the stnnd he denied that he had been out of employment for six months and said his mother had erred' as to the length of time, as the last. work he dfd was 'iiibout four and one-haff months ago." v "How many hours A day do you i sleep?" asked Judge Pritchard, to 1-1.1- A.\ A. t Willi. 11 nit; ueicuuuui repucu mm lie didn't sleep nil the time but just when he felt like it. "Ever been in jail?" said the judge, "No." "Well, tliey have regular hours over there nud I believe regular hours plus u few days' work on the roads, will do you good. I will fine you $15 nnd costs, and you can lay it out la Jull."?Indianapolis News, : .J... .1 . / Insult Without Words.?"I stand the returned soldier Harold met insulted him. What did the soldier say to him?" "Nothing. He merely put on his T gas mask whan Harold began to tell of the wonderful improvements he had mane in nis nosss meinoas. ?naiu- j more American. 'w The Old Adam.?Freddy (who has eaten his apple)?"Let's play at Adam and Eve." Millie?"How d<^ we do that?" -JPTaddy?"Tou tempt me to eat \ your apple, and I give way/'?Edln- , blbrgh Scotsman; , 'J Old Stlif?.?"Walter." >naid the dfe-\ ? charged- doughboy. "t want thta meal served tout de dulte." *'I get you, boss," answered the 'abony waiter, with a grin. "You ain't de flr3t military gent'man dat's been heriS, sah.'^Blrmingham Herald. Those Prices.?A prominent man jj says that we are paying only a fair j price for the things We buy. He,must li ;mean 1 ,& Churchfair price.?Boston r ' ITranscript. *v : 1 . )< , ':* !>; ? c Ignorance was, . Bliic.?He: "Once i, and fof an, I demand to know who is i the master pf tblo house?" . > She;?"You will be happier if you t don't find out."?London Blighty. h %rW' | Keep Your Liver Active, Youi ' System Purified and Frse From Colds by TakingCalotabs, - ' "rile Ksnsealess Calomel i > - Tablet^ that are De> ; Jigbtful, Safe and < Stfre. / > ; Physicians and bru'ggisia are advia ing their friends to keep theii^eystenH . 'purified aud' their- organs in pcrfcel , working order as a protection agiinsi the return of influenza. They know . that a.clogged up system and Sn lazy . liver favor colds, influenza and serious complication*. . rf.<... ... , ' ^ To cut short a cold overnight and t< prevent serious complication? take one < Calotab at bedtime With a swallow ol water?that ^s olB Ra sdlts, no nausea nb griping, no .sickening after'effects I NS*t mailing toot cold lias vauisncd .yourilfer is active,you? system is pari lied and refreshed and yst^are i'celin# / fish with, a hjjsarlpr- appetite for broak fast. Eat w.hat you plcaso-^no danger Calotabs are sold only in original wnled packages, prfee thirty-five cepts. ( 1 ?very druggist Is authorized -to refund l/our money .if von -arc not perfectly delighted .with Oslo tabs.?(Adr.) i ; i. !> ,.; i|111* >i .,i ..hi ! F&GW'S UVE ? " W- '' ? SHAttOX. B. si L . i r "3 :% , I We now Eave M;6ur 1 5 tfie besi Missouri Mules 8 | to Sharon. We;want~you '' ,? Every one of these animate'w -i-g picked for this market. - In this lot we have some very Kg Driving JOires. ...g If you need a good Farm Mule 3 COME AN'D LOOK THEM OV] a not.,, - , ' 3' Every one of these animals will 3 just as represented. Either Cash 2 If you have any. CATTLE TO 81 ~J| . will .appreciate a part,of yo "X it pleasant and satisfactory to you.< 1 ' B. B. FERGUS -2 | J. N. MI'S ni,CKOHY CASH GETS I . * 4 ' f< T* "7 T 1 ' We have the Goods, inch ceries, Hardware, I Implements. r ? . ' < There arr * w more complete i county than ours., Wc do not know t Tiir* pmrr.'fi U'r ARR GFFKI1 MAKE PEOPLE FORGET THJ WE HAVE A TREMEXJ>Ot?S STOC QUALITIES TO FIT EVEKYWJ WE A .HE OFFERING THEM J , ' < ' if' It is worth anybody's whil< what they can get for * ,' . i J. N. McGILL'S S Hickory Gro IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I 'dfcT4%,rJ$fe.Y0UR CdRNS JBIGHT OFF. ? ; 7 L wo Drops Will Do ItWllfoout Fuss or Tronblc. Nef^r Falls. # * ; t There is only one wii?' td get rid of corn." and that is to pool It off as you oul 1 a banana skin. There is only IWVi NO^O^O!?I^^1N?1 'CO*.' p.? cora_r<,jx?ovcr in all trfe woria mat . oet: it tfmf^ra'y.-and that 4s VGeis-I'." j t is because of this fact tl*at "Gats-It" Ji j today the biggest seller among corn- r emovcrs c? this planet It means the nd of "corn^flddlltfg," Fo/hard corns, oft corns, very old 'c&rns, young corns, orns between the tors anjl pulluses, it deans a Quick, certain tiniah. -"Getst" Is applied tq 2. at4 3 sfecfbnds. All ' ua need is 2 or 3 drops. 1 As easy to !o ue signing your name: It does away drevcr with tape, plasters^, bandages, inlvrs, corn-diggers, scissor?! files and dood-bringing razors. Eask your corntains, be corn-free, at "Gets-rr.t the only sure, (guaranteed, nonay-bctek corh-rermover. costs, but & rifle at any drug stores 'MTdoJiy K-awrence & Co., Chicago, III. pnopRfiaioitAi. CARDS. -J, A. MABJOE ? YTTOKXEY AND COlTS&LOTt AT ' ?14 ?zat touk. -- a a ,, , i-ifo# ?" 1 " r<" ' ". ' JO"NR.HWt VTTORNEV A*JD ' COUNSELLOR AT LAW.'rompt.and Carefuf At&ntion to Ail Butinew Undertaker* f"?> k r Pe lop ho no No. S9. *' vYORK, 1 C -fT'r t * J. S. BEIGE Attorney Atl#w. Prompt Attention to ail loss) Buainew of Whatever Nature. Office Ojppoeite OOorthonae. v C: va t.'u' \.i L\: ' DR. Wfll. M. KENNEDY / ? DENTAL SUKGfcdN ? ' MRce err Second FF60r of tha Wy'ia Buiidin*. rdcphonca: Office, ?9; BcalOcnce, lfirt. 1 > .J '','i;rft? ' ' ^1-1.1 . s. v. " i I ;"(|l>- | tarn a^Sij^on a load of .1 ind Horses ever* shipped J to see them. ' :'- /-r '" *-l as barefiilly selected and hand- \g fait Trotting Horses and Fancy ' s Yfo can suit you in one or a pair, f'8 Eft whether yo| want to' buY or Vjg N~ bc sold under Our Guarantee to S or Credit. %M ILL WE WANT TO BUY TftEM. ? ur business andjwOl try. to makers CUMitf i'U oats UJ3. ? SON, Manager. ? f; * i.:;^yTc... ';g mmammmammmmmmmmm . ? y?ww)f " '*/ t1^.* imiitiiifiifAiiiiituuumiiiiittfuilioiim SOUS COMPANY i GROVE. ' ' HE PRICES f~ r. . I:. & I ading Dry Goods, Gro'urniture, Agricultural :v-., I .v > * $ ?1 "? < : ? r '' ; ' or better selected stocks In the of any In this part of the county. ING ARE CALCULATED TO S HIGH COST OF LIVING. I K OF sftOES?SHOES OF ALL DV- Tin-] PRICES AT WHICH VRE SIMPLY REMARKABLE. .. 5 to call uppn us and see a Cash Dollar. ONS COMPANY, ire, S. C. IIIIIIIIMIIIIillllllllllllllllllKIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 'V, % %- ' 0 I